Dark Sun is the fifth studio album by American post-hardcore band Dayseeker. The album was released on November 4, 2022, through Spinefarm Records and was produced by Daniel Braunstein.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
| Dark Sun | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 4, 2022 | |||
| Length | 39:42 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Daniel Braunstein | |||
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| Singles from Dark Sun | ||||
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Hysteria Magazine | 8/10[11] |
| Kerrang! | 3/5[12] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[13] |
Kerrang! gave the album 3 out of 5 and stated: "There are aspirations for grandiosity on tracks like 'Neon Grave', and the poignant 'Midnight Eternal' does hit hard, but by the time the obligatory, uninspired acoustic number 'Paper Heart' rolls in, you're feeling empty. Ultimately it's not a bad record, but it also doesn't leave much of an impact."[12]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Dayseeker
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dreamstate" | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Neon Grave" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Without Me" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Homesick" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Midnight Eternal" | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Dark Sun" | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Quicksand" (featuring Spencer Stewart of The Band Camino) | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Paper Heart" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Crying While You're Dancing" | 3:35 |
| 10. | "Parallel" | 3:07 |
| 11. | "Afterglow (Hazel's Song)" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 39:42 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the album's liner notes.[14]
Dayseeker
- Rory Rodriguez – lead vocals
- Gino Scambelluri – guitars, backing vocals
- Ramone Valerio – bass, backing vocals
- Mike Karle – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Spencer Stewart – guest vocals on track 7
Additional personnel
- Daniel Braunstein – production
- Henrik Udd – mixing, mastering
Imagery
- Ryan Sanders – art direction and design (Mdrn Dvsn)
References
edit- ^ "Dayseeker Premiere "Neon Grave" Music Video". ThePRP. March 25, 2022. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Dayseeker Premiere "Without Me" Music Video From Newly Announced Album Dark Sun". ThePRP. August 25, 2022. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Dayseeker Premiere New Song "Dreamstate"". ThePRP. September 23, 2022. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Dayseeker Premiere "Crying While You're Dancing" Music Video". ThePRP. October 27, 2022. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Rogers, Jack (August 30, 2022). "Dayseeker Announce New Album Dark Sun". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Weaver, James (August 27, 2022). "Dayseeker announce new album Dark Sun". Distorted Sound. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Peacock, Tim (August 26, 2022). "Dayseeker Announce New Album, Dark Sun, Share First Single, 'Without Me'". UDiscoverMusic. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Aarons, Ricky (August 26, 2022). "Dayseeker Hits New Highs on 'Without Me' & Announces New Record Dark Sun". Wall of Sound. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Glover, Nao (August 26, 2022). "Dayseeker announces Dark Sun album + unleashes 'Without Me' music video". HM. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "BRB crying, because Dayseeker just released an emotional new song, "Without Me"". The New Fury. August 26, 2022. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Issa, Chanel (November 2, 2022). "Dayseeker // Dark Sun". Hysteria Magazine. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Morton, Luke (November 9, 2022). "Album review: Dayseeker – Dark Sun". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Mike K. (November 6, 2022). "Dayseeker - Dark Sun (album review)". Sputnikmusic. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Dark Sun (booklet). Dayseeker. Spinefarm. 2022. 2448327390.
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